Investing in people-centered innovation and technology essential to Africa's development | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)

Innovation and technology can serve as a springboard for economic transformation provided they are driven by people. This was the message put forward by partners and participants at the closing of the 9^th Annual African Economic Conference (AEC), which ran from November 1-3 in Addis Ababa.

Decision-makers and business leaders, economists and academics from across the globe met for the AEC to discuss how to harness knowledge and innovation to boost youth employment, foster the adoption of new technologies, and enhance Africa’s economic transformation.

“Investments in skills, technology, knowledge, and innovation will ensure democratic and responsive governance that can deliver effective public services and facilitate universal access to basic services, such as food and nutrition, water and sanitation, shelter, health and education,” pointed out Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, African Union Commission Chairperson.

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